Historic District in St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cathedral of St. Augustine
Photographed By Dave W, April 15, 2023
1. Cathedral of St. Augustine Marker
The parish of St. Augustine. which dates from the celebration of a mass on September 8, 1565, by the Spaniard Pedro Menendez and his men, is the oldest Catholic parish within the present day United States. During Queen Anne's War, the English Governor of South Carolina, James Moore, raided St. Augustine and destroyed an earlier church. Plagued by financial difficulties, the parish was unable to construct a new church until this coquina edifice was begun in 1793. Completed in 1797, it became a cathedral in 1870 when St. Augustine was elevated to a diocese. Augustin Verot was Invested as the first bishop. In 1887, fire severely damaged the cathedral, but the facade and walls remained standing. and were preserved when the building was restored in 1887-1888. The chancel, transept and campanile were added at that time. Further restoration was carried out In 1965.
Erected 1976 by St. Johns County Historical Commission / Department of State. (Marker Number F-239.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 8, 1565.
Location. 29° 53.57′ N, 81° 18.735′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine (within shouting distance of this marker); Father Pedro Camps (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Father Pedro Camps (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza de la Constitución (within shouting distance of this marker); Constitution Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); 8 inch Columbiad (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Public Well (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.
Photographed By Dave W, April 15, 2023
2. Cathedral of St. Augustine Marker
Seen here in the shadow on the right inside the courtyard.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
